Wednesday

Jun 26, 2013 at 11:55 AM

The U.S. Supreme Court issued two landmark rulings related to the issue of same-sex marriage Wednesday. First, the court ruled that the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as between a man and a woman, is unconstitutional ...

The U.S. Supreme Court issued two landmark rulings related to the issue of same-sex marriage Wednesday. First, the court ruled that the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as between a man and a woman, is unconstitutional - paving the way for legally married same-sex couples to receive the same federal benefits as straight married couples. Second, the Court dismissed an appeal against California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in the state - meaning that same-sex marriage can resume in California.

Supreme Court strikes down Defense of Marriage Act

Celebrities took to Twitter to voice their opinions on the rulings. Here are some of their reactions: